The Weight TP

A relative’s depression-era diary inspires a young woman’s journey to adulthood. In The Weight, Melissa Mendes’ pastoral cartooning captures the openness of rural America—soft breezes, tall grass, whirring grasshoppers, rainstorms, skinned knees. But all the while, the cruelty, the disappointment of man lurks behind the barn and in the trailer. Life can be stubbed out as easily as a cigarette tossed in the dirt. One moment all focus, next, gone without a thought. Will Edie find herself repeating a cycle or will she be free like she felt as a child?

Who might be interested in reading?

• Fans of coming-of-age stories with a historical backdrop.
• Readers who appreciate introspective and character-driven narratives.
• Individuals interested in rural American life and its complexities.
• Those who enjoy graphic novels with a blend of realism and artistic expression.